Staff Strategic Sourcing Manager - Technology

Intuit; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuit is seeking a Staff Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead strategic initiatives across software, hardware, data, AI, SaaS, and emerging technology categories in the San Diego and Mountain View areas. The role focuses on driving TCO optimization, risk mitigation, and value from technology partners through end-to-end sourcing and negotiations.

You will develop sourcing strategies, manage RFPs and proofs of concept, and partner with multiple teams to deliver business transformation within IT.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of strategic sourcing experience in technology
• Experience with ERP and Source-to-Pay tools
• Proven ability to negotiate with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience developing and presenting business cases and sourcing strategies
• Experience in contract development and management for software and hardware
• Ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines and diverse stakeholders
• Experience negotiating with global vendors
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills

Responsibilities

• Proactively lead and manage strategic sourcing initiatives supporting our IT organization
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies supporting business transformation
• Drive end-to-end sourcing, including complex negotiations with technology partners
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Maintain high ethical standards in all sourcing activities
• Stay informed on industry innovations in both software and hardware domains to drive advancements
• Evaluate and recommend strategic opportunities to leadership, considering industry trends for specific spend categories
• Conduct opportunity assessments independently or with analyst support

Skills

Strategic sourcing

ERP systems

Source-to-Pay

Negotiation

Business cases

Contract management

Vendor management

Project management

Analytical skills

Tools

Source-to-Pay tools

Job description

Overview

Staff Strategic Sourcing Manager will be an integral part of Intuit’s Technology Sourcing Team and will be responsible for driving complex sourcing projects and value chain optimization opportunities across software, hardware and other technology-related categories including data, AI, SaaS, telecommunications, and emerging technologies. This strategic role will bring together multiple teams across Intuit to identify opportunities to drive operational improvements, cost optimization, risk mitigation, and ensure best value from our technology partners. This role demands a strong understanding of both the technology landscape, impact on business outcomes and total cost of ownership, with a focus on driving business transformation within the IT organization. Responsibilities include developing and executing sourcing strategies, identifying and quantifying opportunities, managing RFPs and proofs of concept, conducting TCO’s, and leading challenging vendor negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Proactively lead and manage strategic sourcing initiatives supporting our IT organization
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies supporting business transformation
• Drive end-to-end sourcing, including complex negotiations with technology partners
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Maintain high ethical standards in all sourcing activities
• Stay informed on industry innovations in both software and hardware domains to drive advancements
• Evaluate and recommend strategic opportunities to leadership, considering industry trends for specific spend categories
• Conduct opportunity assessments independently or with analyst support

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of strategic sourcing experience in the technology area
• Experience with ERP and Source-to-Pay tools
• Proven ability to negotiate with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience developing and presenting business cases and sourcing strategies for optimizing technology spend
• Experience in contract development and management for both software and hardware
• Ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines and diverse stakeholders
• Experience negotiating with global vendors
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills

Intuit provides a competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach. This position may be eligible for a cash bonus, equity rewards and benefits, in accordance with our applicable plans and programs (see more about our compensation and benefits at Intuit®: Careers | Benefits). Pay offered is based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and work location.

To drive ongoing fair pay for employees, Intuit conducts regular comparisons across categories of ethnicity and gender.

The Expected Base Pay Range For This Position Is

San Diego $150,000 - $203,000

Mountain View, CA $159,500- $215,500